I haven't had a haircut since mid December and bits of hair were starting to bang into my eyes and drive me mad. Time for a trip to Jean's.I have quite a long journey to get my haircut and need to set aside most of the day, or an entire day if I include a supermarket shop, as I did today. So it wasn't a day for dressing up, and, in truth, my Mondays rarely are.
I took a photo of my hair before leaving home to show the 'before' (and to demonstrate that my mirror needs a clean!)
I think a haircut that reflects how you feel about yourself (lopsided?!) is really important. If my hair is okay I can wear the scruffiest clothes and still feel fine.
My journey to Jean's is worth it because I have complete confidence in her ability. "What do you want?" she asks.
"Whatever you think will look good." is my reply.
She has left the back quite a bit longer than usual.
I feel spoiled rotten; quite apart from great magazines, cups of coffee and biscuits, and a head massage, I get my face made up, something that I haven't got a clue about and therefore very rarely do. I'm a bit of a 60's relic and just put on some vague panda eyes if I'm going anywhere special. (They are vague because when I take my glasses off I can't see a thing.)This is me 'done'!
It's Visible Monday at not dead yet style and a cold, wet day. I'm wearing some bright colours to counteract the weather, a Nicole Farhi linen shirt, a Whistles silk and cashmere sweater and some old M&S jeans and brown leather boots.
The jumper has sewn on patches , a detail that I love. I like fine rather than bulky knitwear and my elbows are always the first to go, so perhaps the patches will make this jumper last for longer.
The jumper has sewn on patches , a detail that I love. I like fine rather than bulky knitwear and my elbows are always the first to go, so perhaps the patches will make this jumper last for longer.
What a lovely place to get one's hair "done"! I love the hot drinks and biscuits, and you do look fabulous, Rosemary. Gorgeous bright colors for the day too! Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is a feel good experience, so nice to be pampered once in a while!
DeleteRosemary, You are lovely. I have always admired you beautiful hair. My hair grows so fast I have a standing appointment for six weeks. I love what you said about one's hair reflecting something about the person. I have extremely curly (kinky) hair. I fluctuate between wearing the curls and spending 45 minutes pulling the curls out. (usually depends on the weather) You have a wonderful style! Bonnie
ReplyDeleteCurls and fast growing hair sounds good to me, Bonnie!
DeleteWonderfully chic haircut...you look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHello Tamera, the word 'chic' certainly applies to you, but not really to me - slightly funky, maybe!
DeleteYou look great...I love your hair. So chic and trendy! I also like your blog and will add my name to your list of followers!!
ReplyDeleteHello Pam, you have a great blog title. I may soon consider changing mine to 'over70&feelingit'!
DeleteLove your haircut and those fabulous stripes! I like to wear bright colours when it rains too.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting how the wearing of certain colours can effect mood. My absolute favourite is purple which makes me feel quite serene.
DeleteThank for posting this "Making of ..."
ReplyDeleteI need a hairstylist who can handle a "Whatever you think looks good" as an answer.
Vague panda eyes - I love that! Often I am shocked when I put on my glasses and see what I have done. Visible edges of foundation around the jawline, huge strokes, showing in akk directions where a decent shade of brown is supposed to shape my eyebrows. Ha!
Any chance Jean could recommend a hairstylist in my home city?
Dear Paula, I did this posting with you in mind, which is why I took my camera! I told Jean about your experiences at the hairdressers' and she said that if you were ever to visit England she would love to style your hair (although I did say that I think it is lovely as it is.) We had a conversation about how depressing she finds it that so many of her clients 'play safe' and are not prepared to experiment, after all, hair does grow, so even if it feels like a disaster it will not be for ever!
DeleteDear Share my Garden,
DeleteI am looking forward to my hairdresser's appointment where I will find the perfect match to talk about your hairstyle!
I am with you: especially short hair allows so many experiments. It was different when my hair was still long. Thinking of it I even believe, I chose short hair to find a new playground in my ordinary life!
PS: off topic: I love the 2nd cup of tea from my teapot on the tea-warmer. It is so hot! Perfect tea.